Question

Match List I with List II:

LIST I		LIST II
A	Cherry red	I	Potassium chlorate poisoning
B	Bright pink	II	Carbon monoxide poisoning
C	Dark brown or yellow	III	Phosphorous poisoning
D	Chocolate	IV	Refrigerated body

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A)- (III), (B)- (IV), (C)- (I), (D)- (II)
• B. (A)- (I), (B)- (III), (C)- (II), (D)- (IV)
• C. (A)- (I), (B)- (II), (C)- (IV), (D)- (III)
• D. (A)- (II), (B)- (IV), (C)- (III), (D)- (II)

Hint:

Recognize post-mortem staining patterns to link death to specific toxic exposures or conditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Each post-mortem staining color relates to specific poisoning or preservation conditions:

• Cherry red indicates carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Bright pink occurs in refrigerated bodies.
• Dark brown or yellow is associated with potassium chlorate poisoning.
• Chocolate indicates phosphorus poisoning.